Flexural Behavior of Self–compacting Concrete with Recron Fibres
The use of Self–compacting Concrete (SCC) is spreading world wide because of its very attractive properties in the fresh state as well as after hardening. Several attempts have been made in the recent
Parametric Study on Use of Pozzolanic Materials in Concrete
The utilization of pozzolanic materials in concrete as partial replacement of cement is gaining immense importance today, mainly on account of the improvements in the long-term durability of concrete combined with ecological benefits. Fly ash, Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS) and High Reactive Metakaolin (HRM) are the pozzolanic materials
Experimental Investigation on Influence of Development Length in the Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Beam
In the last few decades, moderate and severe earthquakes have struck different places in the world, causing severe damage to reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Retrofitting of existing structures is one of the major challenges that modern civil
Modeling of Stress–Strain Response of Fiber Reinforced Concrete
Addition of fiber reinforcement in mortar and concrete provides a large number of benefits. The mathematical modeling of this new material is needed to exploit its benefits to fullest extent. This paper brings past and present trends to
Early High Strength Concrete Advantages and Challenges
Fast cars, fast travel schedules, fast track construction has become the order of the day. In many ways, these technological advancements have been an economic boon for the mankind but at what cost? Speeding cars are thrill on
VINNAPAS® Dispersifle Polymer Powders: An Ideal Solution for Repair Mortars and Concrete Rehabilitation Systems
Concrete is a very versatile, long-lasting and durable building and construction material if applied accordingly. Unfortunately, in the past and even today, repeated disregard of the fundamental principles of
Role of Construction Chemicals in Roadways
The roadways are the lifeline of our country and the development of road infrastructure has played a very important role in faster development of the Indian economy and so has been the role of FAIRMATE to
STP’s Epoxy Flooring
STP Limited, formerly Shalimar Tar Products Limited, is a member of the Turner Morrison Group. STP is a professionally managed company engaged mainly in supplying quality waterproofing both chemicals
New GLENIUM® SKY Series from BASF
The Admixture Systems business of BASF Construction Chemicals has launched its GLENIUM® SKY series next generation polycarboxylate highrange water-reducing admixture technology. This new product
Wacker Offers Solution for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
When temperature plunges in winter, prices of natural gas, heating oil, and electricity go up. Suitable thermal insulation can help optimize the indoor climate and slash energy costs by up to 60 percent. WACKER
MASTERFLEX 472 - A Solution for sealing Joints in the Building
Joints in buildings allow for movement between different materials types and within large span of the structure without creating stresses and avoiding damage to the interface. Joints are designed
Re-alkalization of Carbonated Reinforced Cement Concrete Members
The process by which Carbon dioxide/Carbon monoxide from the atmosphere penetrates into concrete and reacts with Calcium Hydroxide to form Calcium Carbonates is known as Carbonation. Carbonation results
DCCIL-A Solution provider & Manufacturer of construction needs
Don Construction Chemicals India Limited (DCCIL) manufactures products for the construction and civil engineering industry. Over the period of 13 years of business, DCCIL has gained a reputation for high quality, and exceptional service. "We work hard to maintain client's trust and patronage, providing a customized complete solution," says the Director
Innovative Construction Chemical Products from Choksey Chemicals
Two innovative construction chemical products – Techseal Solo 901 - the world's first Road Grade One Pack Polysulphide Sealant and Splash a waterproofing solution for unreachable areas has been
Apcoflor Flooring Systems
Concrete floors represent a significant investment for any industry. Despite this, it is often the most neglected and abused part of the structure. Apart from the mechanical abuses, spillages of various kinds of chemicals too occur often weakening the reinforcement and concrete surface. The need to protect the surface with a suitable coating is quite
Koster Oil Removal Systems for Contaminated Substrates
Chowgule Koster has introduced a unique solution for contaminated concrete substrates for the Indian user. The Koster Oil Removal System (ORS) provides a complete, long lasting, and guaranteed solution
Quality Control Model for Indian Ready Mixed Concrete Industry
Quality Control of Ready Mixed Concrete can be divided into three convenient areas like forward control, immediate control and retrospective control. SQC application proves to be a vital tool which can be used
Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Blended Concrete
Cement concrete with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) continues to be the pre-eminent construction materials due to its commendable performance in terms of strength aspects, but durability of this is not satisfactory
High Performance Concrete Using Fumed Silica
Concrete is the second largest material consumed by the human being in the world next to water. Environmental attack can severely reduce the strength and life of the concrete. In the present study a series of 5 batches of concrete were cast containing
Effect of Fineness of Sand on the Cost and Properties of Concrete
The grading and maximum size of aggregates is important parameters in any concrete mix. They affect relative proportions in mix, workability, economy, porosity and shrinkage of concrete etc. Experience has
Cementitious Composites with Steel Reinforcement
With the advent of new materials, there is a constant need for designers to find innovative ways to incorporate these materials into new applications. The field of civil engineering is currently at a cross
Cements and Concrete Mixtures for Sustainability
The climate changes, due to man-made global warming triggered by steeply rising volume of greenhouse gases, composed mostly of carbon-dioxide, is a very serious issue that is being addressed
Effects of Adding Chemical Admixtures in Retempered Concrete
In situations like delivery of concrete from central mixing plant, in road construction, in constructing lengthy tunnels, in transportation of concrete by manual labor, in hilly terrain long hauling of concrete is required
Online Strength Monitoring of Ready Mixed Concrete
The operating characteristic (OC) curves measure the performance of a sampling plan. This can be used to find out the producer’s risk and consumer’s risk. In context to commercial ready mixed
Use of RECYCLED AGGREGATES In CONCRETE- A Paradigm Shift
One of the major challenges of our present society is the protection of environment. Some of the important elements in this respect are the reduction of the consumption of energy and natural
The Influence of Flyash Addition on Fresh Properties of Silica Fume Concrete
This paper deals with the effect of granular characteristics of mineral admixtures like silica fume and flyash added in binary or ternary combinations on the water requirement of resultant concrete. The role of superplasticizers in modifying the rheology has been investigated. Superplasticizers are the admixtures that are added to concrete in very
Trends in Concrete Construction
Concrete is one of the oldest and most widely used building materials in the world. In one form or another various types of concrete have been used for construction purpose for around 9,000 years by now. Concrete platforms dating
Experimental Investigation on the Strength and Durability Characteristics of Concrete Containing
The use of silica fume as a mineral admixture for the production of high strength concrete and high durable concrete is gaining importance in recent years. The objective of the present experimentation is to study the effect of silica fume as additive on the strength and durability characteristics of concrete obtained using locally
New Building Material- Freshly Ground Lime Instead of Cement
By the end of the Nineteenth century, the British rulers had imported ‘Cement’ to India and commenced discouraging the method of using freshly ground lime for masonry construction that was in vogue in India since ages
Strange are the Ways of Cement and Concrete
It is commonly recognized that the compressive strength and other useful properties of concrete increase with increasing duration of curing, more particularly moist curing (lower curve in Figure 1). This knowledge of increasing
